Swimming Pool Leak
Is your swimming pool leaking? Have you lost gallons of water over a few hours? Inground swimming pools that are leaking could be leaking from many different sources. If you are losing gallons of water at a time you can immediately rule out evaporation or normal splash out and use. A easy tip to see if it is just evaporation is to fill a bucket with water, place it on a step in the pool with the water at the same level of the pool. If both are losing water at the same rate than the problem is just evaporation, but if the pool is leaking faster you have a swimming pool leak.

Pump Leak
A swimming pool filter pump allows for the recirculation of water by using a series of suction ports to pull water from the pool and pump it through a filter and heater. Plumbing can have improper sealing as well as small pressure leaks when turned on or off. If the pool is constantly losing water at all times, it is less likely that you have a pump leak however your swimming pool can have more than just a single leak.

Pipe Leak
An underground pipe leak will require excavation to fix. A series of dye testing will allow you to see where the water is being sucked from most rapidly and give you an idea as to where the broken or leaking pipe may be. Before excavating and attempting to fix a broken pipe yourself contact a professional as new more recent inventions have solved underground pipe leaks to prevent excavation.

Pool Liner Leak
A vinyl pool liner needs to have water in the pool at all times. If there are tears in the liner a pool will leak quickly. The dye test allows for you to see where cracks are in the liner quickly. Immediate action is necessary as the earth beneath the liner will wash out quickly from the leaking water. A large piece of plastic covering the area will help to slow the leak down. The water pressure will help to hold the material in place. Contact a technician for immediate help as the pool may need to be drained completely. If you are looking for a local pool service technician visit our website, Los Angeles Pool Leak Detection.

Did you know?
Heating water is the second largest consumer of energy in the home, second only to heating the house itself!

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Insulate Hot Water Pipes for Energy Savings
Insulating your hot water pipes reduces heat loss and can raise water temperature 2 degreesF-4degreesF hotter than uninsulated pipes can deliver, allowing for a lower water temperature setting.

You can reduce your water heating costs by simply lowering the thermostat setting on your water heater. For each 10degreeF reduction in water temperature, you can save between 3%-5% in energy costs.
Although some manufacturers set water heater thermostats at 140degreesF, most households usually only require them set at 120degreesF.
>>You also won’t have to wait as long for hot water when you turn on a faucet or showerhead, which helps conserve water.

Insulate all accessible hot water pipes, especially within 3 feet of the water heater. It’s also a good idea to insulate the cold-water inlet pipes for the first 3 feet.
Foam Pipe sleeves foam are the most commonly used insulation. Match the pipe sleeve’s inside diameter to the pipe’s outside diameter for a snug fit. Place the pipe sleeve so the seam will be face down on the pipe. You can purchase foam pipe sleeves around $1.00 each.

Insulate Your Water Heater Tank for Energy Savings
Unless your water heater’s storage tank already has a high R-value of insulation (at least R-24), adding insulation to it can reduce standby heat losses by 25%-45%. This will save you around 4%-9% in water heating costs.
If you don’t know your water heater tank’s R-value, touch it. A tank that’s warm to the touch needs additional insulation.
Insulating your storage water heater tank is fairly simple and inexpensive, and it will pay for itself in about a year. You can find pre-cut jackets or blankets available from around $10-$20. Choose one with an insulating value of at least R-8.
Statistical Resource: US Department of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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